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100% Satisfaction Guarantee

100% Satisfaction Guarantee

We know that starting lessons is a big step and we want you to feel confident
booking with us. If you are not completely satisfied,
we'll help you find a new teacher or you can receive a refund for any unused lessons
within the first year from the date of purchase.

Nathan teaches

Nathan delivers an exceptional lesson experience and ranks in the top
15% of our teachers nationwide.

Teaches students:

Ages 8+

Teaching since:

October 2002

I have been teaching private lessons for close to 10 years and have been an active performer for even longer, playing in all different types of groups, from rock bands and jazz groups to orchestras and brass bands. I studied music at Frostburg State University (Bachelors) and the Peabody Conservatory (Masters). I can teach just about any age and skill level and cover anything you are interested in learning; whether its a certain style, genre, technique or song.

*** Lesson Details ***
My lessons are laid back, with a focus on perfecting the basics. Most students work out of a method book appropriate to their skill level. Aside from that we'll also spend time learning songs and pieces of the students choice. With the right amount of effort, you'll know your way around your instrument in no time at all

*** Travel Equipment ***
Will provide sheet music and exercises. My students should have a working instrument as well as any method book or sheet music we are working on.

Music Instructor

Jan 2008 - Present

Mikes Music

I have been teaching private lessons here since it opened in 2008. Aside from teaching single lessons, I also conduct small chamber groups, giving students experience in an ensemble setting different from what they're used to in school.

Music Teacher/Band Director

Aug 2007 - Jun 2009

SCA

SCA was a private college prep school where I taught Music Fundamentals, Music History and Instrumental Music to students’ grade 6 through 12 as well as Music Theory/Advanced Theory, History of Jazz and Form and Analysis to advanced students (grades 10-12). Aside from classes, I also directed the school bands (standard concert band setting and jazz band)

English

Peabody Merit-based Scholarship

Peabody Merit-based Scholarship

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America

Nov 1999

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America (also known as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Mu Alpha, or simply Sinfonia) is an American collegiate social[1] fraternity for men with a special interest in music. The fraternity is open to men &amp;amp;quot;who, through a love for music, can assist in the fulfillment of [its] Object and ideals either by adopting music as a profession, or by working to advance the cause of music in America.&amp;amp;quot;

Boy Scouts of America

Sep 1990

The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.

Nathan was super nice and met our expectations. To take it to the next level a year later though we decided to go with another instructor.

Leo
Feb 6, 2018

Drum·Online

Awesome teacher

Matty
Feb 4, 2018

Piano·In home

My son has really been enjoying the lessons. Nathan is very patient and encouraging with my son.

Madyson R.
Feb 4, 2018

Guitar·In home

Both of our teenage daughters are taking guitar/piano/electric guitar lessons with Nathan and love his teaching style!

Evan
Dec 20, 2017

Trumpet·In home

Excellent first lesson

Sharon
Jul 10, 2017

Piano·In home

So far so good. My son is learning a lot. Cannot wait to see his progress.

Patrick
Apr 14, 2017

Piano·In home

Thoughtful in his approach, creative and adaptive in his coaching

Thang D.
Oct 23, 2016

Piano·In home

Nathan was very patient. I'm looking forward to my next lesson.

John
Oct 22, 2016

French Horn·Online

Nate is awesome. He is very patient and focused on improving fundamentals. My sons playing has improved greatly over the last ten weeks.

Alex
Aug 23, 2016

French Horn·Online

Nathan is great. Very conscientious and patient.

Steven
Jul 31, 2016

Guitar·In home

Teaching 12 year old to play guitar. Has good rapport with kids and son is enjoying his lessons, he looks forward to going. We go to his home and he has other instruments as well and is happy to accommodate my son's request to spend a few minutes discussing piano. Highly recommend.

As a total beginner, I found it to be a great experience since I had nothing to compare it to. Nathan demonstrated substantial knowledge and was easy to work with. He was very good at instructing one on how to use the instrument.

John L.
Oct 22, 2015

Piano·In home

As an over 50 student who use to be somewhat decent at playing the piano 30 years ago, I was fairly nervous about starting up again, as well as somewhat skeptical that lessons would really help. But after a few months with Nathan I can say that they are definitely helping and I feel lucky to have found him. Nathan is not only knowledgeable but has an excellent instinct regarding what I need in an instructor. I feel confident he would be able to adapt his style to any type of student of any age range or ability level.

Nathan is an EXCELLENT piano teacher! He's encouraging, not at all upset when I clearly haven't practiced,
and is a pleasure to be with. He is gifted in the way he seems just the right teacher for me, though I'm sure he's as fine a teacher for others who have their own individual approaches to learning to play the piano.